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Last Tango In Halifax
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2012 - 2020
- 24 episodes (5 series)
Romantic comedy drama about would-be childhood sweethearts who are reunited after 60 years. Stars Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Tony Gardner and more.
- Series 1, Episode 6 repeated at 6:40pm on U&Drama
Streaming rank this week: 900
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Series 4, Episode 2
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Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship. Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. On the night of Celia's play, a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 20th December 2016
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Derek Jacobi | Alan |
Anne Reid | Celia |
Sarah Lancashire | Caroline |
Nicola Walker | Gillian |
Tony Gardner | John |
Ronni Ancona | Judith |
Dean Andrews | Robbie |
Josh Bolt | Raff |
Louis Greatorex | Lawrence |
Paul Copley | Harry |
Katherine Rose Morley | Ellie |
Felix Johnson | Angus |
Marcus Garvey | Greg |
Dean Smith | William |
Lorraine Burroughs | Olga |
Caroline O'Neill | Janice |
Rebecca Manley | Susan |
Rhoda Ofori-Attah | Edith |
Helen Sheals | Ruth |
Peter Alexander | Charles |
Hugh Simon | Gavin |
Russell Richardson | Usher |
Sarah Totty | Secretary 1 |
Sally Wainwright | Writer |
Kam Odedra | Script Editor |
Caroline Hollick | Script Executive |
Juliet May | Director |
Karen Lewis | Producer |
Nicola Shindler | Executive Producer |
Matthew Read | Executive Producer |
Sally Wainwright | Executive Producer |
Alison Loose | Line Producer |
Jake Bernard | Editor |
John Collins | Production Designer |
Beverley Keogh | Casting Director |
Wendy Patterson | Casting Director |
Jacky Levy | Costume Designer |
Andy McDonnell | Director of Photography |
Nadia El-Saffar | Make-up Designer |
Murray Gold | Composer |
Ellie Dyson | Graphics |
Nathan Juckes | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
This seasonal two-parter takes place two years after Kate's death, with Sarah Lancashire's Caroline taking up a job at an underperforming school in Huddersfield, much to the chagrin of her family. Meanwhile, a nasty accident involving Robbie triggers haunting memories for Gillian, and ever-exasperating Celia (Anne Reid) ropes Alan into amateur dramatics, prompting a memorable protest from Derek Jacobi of "I can't act!"
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 19th December 2016